Garam Masala Spice Mix - 1

Recipe Ingredients

9 tablespoons	135ml	Cardamom pods
3		Cinnamon sticks - (one inch)
6 teaspoons	30ml	Fenugreek seeds
3 tablespoons	45ml	Cumin seeds - whole
3 tablespoons	45ml	Coriander seeds - whole
6 teaspoons	30ml	Turmeric - ground
3 tablespoons	45ml	Black pepper - freshly ground
1 1/2 teaspoons	7.5ml	Cloves - whole

Recipe Instructions

Break open the cardamom pods, discard the skins, and reserve the seeds. Break the cinnamon stick into small pieces between sheets of waxed paper, using a rolling pin or kitchen mallet. Heat a dry skillet for about 2 minutes over medium heat. Combine the cardamom, cinnamon, fenugreek, cumin, and coriander and toast in the hot skillet until the seeds turn golden brown.

Cool the spices and combine with the turmeric, pepper, and cloves in a spice mill or blender. Grind to a fine powder. Store the mix in a jar and remember to date it. It will keep, tightly covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 months.

Source:
Food & Wine - June 1995

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